WHS team captains: the effect of team bonding on and off the field
Hailey Robinson and Aiden Chitkara
October 17, 2018
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The hard work that goes into creating a good team is much more than drills and practice for WHS varsity team captains. Skill only makes up a part of what’s necessary to play well on the field. Athletes must learn to work together off the field through team bonding activities in order to be able to...
Girls’ varsity field hockey falls to Bedford (19 photos)
October 16, 2018
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The girls' varsity field hockey team was defeated by Bedford on Wednesday.
Girls’ varsity volleyball falls to Newton South (20 photos)
October 16, 2018
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The next level: Seniors on college sports recruitment
Ellie Tyska and Meredith Prince
October 14, 2018
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While many seniors are scrambling to fit in college tours, interviews and applications, a few have had a chance to catch their breath. Several students have been recruited to colleges to pursue sports at a higher level. Seniors Kate Maietta, Nate L’Esperance, Jake Tyska and Abby Mitty have dreamt of...
AL/NLCS predictions
Josh Schreiber and Charlie Moore
October 14, 2018
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Boston (#1 seed, 108-54) vs. Houston (#2 seed, 103-59) on TBS Best of 7 Oct. 13-21 Astros in 6 Gm 1: Houston wins @Boston Gm 2: Boston wins @Boston Gm 3: Houston wins @Houston Gm 4: Houston wins @Houston Gm 5: Boston wins @Houston Gm 6: Houston wins @Boston The first-seeded Boston Red Sox w...
Photo of the Week
October 13, 2018
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Girls’ field hockey defeats Newton South (27 photos)
Eden Vanslette and Hannah Rice
October 11, 2018
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The Wayland girls' field hockey team defeats Newton South 5-1 for the first win of their 2018 season this past Friday.
Field hockey falls to Ashland (17 photos)
October 9, 2018
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Athlete of the Month: Mason Bolivar
October 9, 2018
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The player’s eyes scan the field as he firmly grips the ball in his hands. Around him, his teammates clash with members of the opposition, but none of the tussling seems to faze him. Maintaining his composure, he examines the play before him, searching for the right opportunity. A moment later, he...
Sports Junkies Episode 5: ALDS Preview
October 5, 2018
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In the bi-weekly series Sports Junkies, WSPN’s Charlie Moore and CJ Brown give their take on the state of national and local sports. In the fifth installment of the podcast, the hosts talk about Wayland girls' soccer and boys' football. Charlie and CJ also touch on the Pats, Bruins, Celtics and Red Sox ...
Remembering Weston’s Ash Baird
October 3, 2018
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This Thursday, Oct. 4, the girls' varsity soccer team will be squaring off against the Weston Wildcats. However, this game is bigger than just soccer. The Warriors will be wearing armbands to honor the memory of Ash Baird, a Weston soccer player who died of cancer in April 2018. “Every team in the...
New T.A. Jack O’Rourke joins the Wayland Warriors
Christina Taxiarchis and Nicole Erdekian
October 3, 2018
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After graduating last May from Curry College, Jack O’Rourke joined Wayland's Learning Resource Team (LRT) as a new teaching assistant at WHS this fall. He will also be working with the boys’ football team as an assistant coach. “I go to a few classes based on students that are in our LRT and...
October 17, 2018